Six steps to being on your way to a life that feels free and clear of things that weigh you down. We have a lot of practical posts on getting your home to look organized and clean quickly. This post on A Welcome, Neat Home in Minutes includes some tips on whipping up a house…
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The 30 Day Declutter Challenge
This might be just the right motivation you need to create space and order. Let’s get going! Want to gain some tiny bit of control with us? You might be ready for our 30 Day Declutter challenge. Why declutter? The less things around, the easier it is to clean, maintain, and enjoy the space you…
Moving? Top 10 Essential Packing Tips
If you’re planning a move, you want to make sure you pack everything up right. Moving is so exciting! Yet it can feel overwhelming with all the prep that’s needed. Back in 2018, I shared these three packing and unpacking tips. The first (the decluttering!) is still super important and the #1 task you’ll need…
What Is a House Mullet?
How to find calm when the house is a mess. Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, we featured this post on straightening up really quickly. The first tip was to focus on the front of the house–a term Deena has called “House Mullet” (and she’ll explain why below). She tells us more about the concept…
Would You Like to Be a Minimalist?
I still have a way to go before I can truly call myself a minimalist. But it’s been awhile since I’ve come to figure out that space is more pleasurable than stuff. This is what I learned along the way. When I was younger (not so much younger, but a little less wiser), I would…
What is a Standing Haggadah? (It Makes So Much Sense!) See It Here.
ZStander’s new Standing Haggadah will declutter your Pesach table. Learn more and also checkout the new Sefiras HaOmer Scroll at Zstander.com. Use code BCP10 for 10% off your order! Close your eyes, just for a moment. Envision yourself a few weeks from now: cleaning finished, chometz gone, and Seder table set as if for royalty….
6 Quick Tips for Getting Rid of Clutter
You’ll feel so much better when, instead of that stuff, you have: SPACE! I would like to dispel a myth: Decluttering isn’t part of Pesach cleaning. I beg to differ. How could we ensure that there’s no chometz in our home if there’s clutter everywhere? Who knows what’s lurking behind that pile over there? So…
How Do I Know Which Makeup to Throw Out?
You’ll love your makeup way more when there’s less (and it’s stored so nicely!) If you’re following along with the 30 Day Declutter Challenge, you might be working on your makeup drawer/cabinet/vanity today. And if you’re following the organizing steps recommended in this post, you know the first step is the purge. But how do…
Moving? The Essential Three Steps When Packing Up Your Home
Stay calm during a hectic move by organizing first. So, you’re moving to your new home! You’re excited…there’s nothing like a fresh new start. But it’s also overwhelming…your home needs to be packed up, the whole entire house. As a professional organizer, one of my goals when taking care of a move is to make…
Deals We Love: Have Your Eye on a Certain Book? Get $5 Off Today!
Today’s the best day to get the best deal on those books you want. Three years ago today, Leah and Victoria’s Book, Secret Restaurant Recipes, hit #50 on Amazon’s bestseller list. Not #50 among cookbooks…#50 on all books worldwide! And, of course, they were thrilled that so many of you took advantage of this annual…